Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump STRICKEN with LEGAL MELTDOWN as Year Starts
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Jan 7, 2024 Legal battles surrounding Trump heat up as experts analyze the Supreme Court's decision on his potential disqualification based on the 14th Amendment. They dissect the implications of his claims of presidential immunity in ongoing criminal cases. The New York Attorney General pursues a formidable $370 million in fraud claims against Trump, aiming to halt his business operations in the state. Commentary on likely outcomes in various court cases sets the stage for a tumultuous legal landscape as 2024 approaches.
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14th Amendment Ballot Question
- The Supreme Court will decide whether the 14th Amendment Section 3 can disqualify Trump from ballots and who enforces it.
- Key questions include whether the presidency is an "officer" and whether courts or Congress determine "engaged in insurrection."
James's Conservative Remedy Strategy
- Letitia James seeks $370 million in disgorgement and a permanent New York real-estate ban for Trump.
- James narrowed remedies to be appeal-proof, focusing on conservative, statutorily secure damages.
Immunity Briefs Lack Legal Precedent
- Trump's absolute-presidential-immunity appeal is fully briefed and cites his own statements rather than legal precedent.
- The D.C. Circuit will scrutinize those briefs and amicus submissions closely at oral argument.